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Control rod for a nuclear reactor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6533669
A control rod having a center of thermal neutron absorbing material is provided specifically for use within the core of a nuclear reactor, extending through the central zone of maximum flux density. The center is formed of a plurality of portions, normally three, arranged end to end and defining joins therebetween. A central one of said portions extends continuously through the zone of maximum flux density with the joins located outward of this zone.
Assignee:
Uranium Pechiney Ugine Kuhlmann (France)
Patent Number(s):
US 4342722
OSTI ID:
6533669
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English